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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Pacific Gold Red and Yellow Onions Recalled for Thomson Onions Supply Issue

Agency Publication Date: August 21, 2020
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Summary

Progressive Produce LLC has recalled approximately 347,400 units of Pacific Gold brand red and yellow onions that were supplied by Thomson Onions. The onions were distributed for retail sale in bulk bins in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. Consumers who purchased these onions should check for the specific brand name and PLU codes on the product stickers.

Risk

These onions are being recalled because they were supplied by Thomson Onions; while a specific pathogen is not named in this notice, the supply chain link necessitates a recall to prevent potential foodborne illness. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by looking for Pacific Gold brand stickers on bulk onions or signs near bulk bins.
  2. For Red Onions, check for '25 Lb. RED Onion JBO', '50 lb. SX Red Onion JBO US #1', and PLU 4082.
  3. For Yellow Onions, check for '50 Lb. SX Yellow onion' and the Pacific Gold PLU sticker.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Progressive Produce LLC for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Pacific Gold Red Onionsby Pacific Gold
Variants: 25 Lb. RED Onion JBO, 50 lb. SX Red Onion JBO US #1
Lot Numbers:
Pacific Gold PLU 4082

Sold to consumers in bulk bins; Recall #: F-1255-2020

Product: Pacific Gold Yellow Onionsby Pacific Gold
Variants: 50 Lb. SX Yellow onion
Lot Numbers:
Pacific Gold PLU

Sold to consumers in bulk bins; Recall #: F-1256-2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86212
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Progressive Produce LLC
Sold By: Retail Stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (173,700 lbs - total for red and yellow onions.; 173,700 lb. - total both yellow and red onions.)
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah

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